Places to Visit: KAZIRANGA - NAMERI - ORANG - MANAS NATIONAL PARK
Validity:Jul 31 2007
Duration:10 Nights / 11 Days
Kaziranga national park, the world famous National Park lies in the Golaghat and Nagaon District. It covers an area of 430 sq kms. The landscapes of Kaziranga consist of dense forest, rugged reeds, marshes, and shallow pools. Manas, at the base of foothills of the Bhutan-Himalayas in the state of Assam, with unique biodiversity and landscape is one of the first reserves included in the network of tiger reserve under Project tiger in 1973. It extends over an area of 2837 Sq. km from Sankosh River in the west to Dhansiri River in the east, with a core area of 500 Sq. Km of the National Park, which was declared in 1990. |
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DAY 02: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK Morning Elephant safari and afternoon Jeep safari inside park. Over night stay at the hotel.DAY 03: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK Morning Elephant safari and afternoon Jeep safari inside park. Over night stay at the hotel.DAY 04: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK-NAMERI NATIONAL PARK Drive today to Nameri a distance of 80 kilometers. Nameri National Park. At Potasali near the picturesque Jia-Bhoroli River, a camping facility was set up in 1994 for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The ECO-CAMP is the outcome of a joint effort of the Department of Forests, Wildlife, Government of Assam; and the Assam (Bhorelii) Angling & Conservation Association with financial support of the North East Council.Located in wooded surroundings and adjacent to the Nameri National Park in the Eastern Himalayan foothills, it is a mere 38 km from the historic town of Tezpur in the Sonitpur district of Assam, India. Over night stay at Eco Camp. DAY 05: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK White water rafting is a major activity in this fast flowing river full of exciting rapids. Eco Camp organizes safe and thrilling rubber raft trips with expert rafting guides in a 20 km stretch of the river; campers can explore the park by this waterway and sight animals watering in the river. In season, water birds like Cormorants, Merganser, Great Stone Plover, Mallard, Pochard and Brahmini Duck are commonly seen. This rafting trip can be enjoyed by the entire family and is essentially enjoyable floating trips. Rafter may carry pack lunch and spent time swimming, sunbathing and generally relaxing on the different river island. Over night stay at Eco Camp.DAY 06: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK-ORANG NATIONAL PARK Drive this morning to Orang National Park situated at a distance of 140 Km. Orang - Covers an area of approximately 72 sq. kms. Animals to be seen in this sanctuary are one-horned Rhinoceros, Sambar, Barking Deer, Hog Deer and Tiger. Orang National Park is rich in avifauna. According to the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), after Manas National Park, it is Orang which is the preferred habitat of Bengal Florican in Assam. The estimated population is about 30-40. The other species of birds are Pelican, Cormorant, Grey leg Goose, Whistling Teal, Great Adjutant Stork, King Fisher, King Vulture etc. Over night stay in Forest Lodge.DAY 07: IN ORANG NATIONAL PARK Morning & Evening game viewing. Over night stay at Forest Lodge.DAY 08: ORANG NATIONAL PARK-MANAS NATIONAL PARK Drive today to Manas at a distance of 265 kilometres. Manas, at the base of foothills of the Bhutan-Himalayas in the state of Assam, with unique biodiversity and landscape is one of the first reserves included in the network of tiger reserve under Project tiger in 1973. It extends over an area of 2837 Sq. km from Sankosh River in the west to Dhansiri River in the east, with a core area of 500 Sq. Km of the National Park, which was declared in 1990.With the Manas river exploding out of the foot hills of Bhutan, the unique blending of dense jungle and grass lands at the confluence of Indian and Indo-Chinese realms make this one of the richest region for wild animals. Not only is Manas one of the most beautiful reserves, it also harbours the largest number of protected species of India, ranging from large herds of Elephants and Buffaloes with smaller creature Pygmy hog, Golden Langoor, Assam roof turtle, and the Bengal Florican. The river Manas flows into the national Park from the gorges of Bhutan and split into two major streams of which the main water course comes out of the National Park about 30 km downstream is known as Beki'. The peace and tranquility of Mothanguri tourists site on the bank of river Manas close to Bhutan is the rarest gift of the nature and its finest form. Over night stay at Manas. DAY 09: IN MANAS NATIONAL PARK Full day game viewing in the park. Over night stay at Manas.DAY 10: MANAS-GUWAHATI Drive to Guwahati (200 km). Afternoon local sightseeing. Over night at Hotel.DAY 11: GUWAHATI-DELHI-CALCUTTA Today transfer to airport for onward journey. Here our service ends. |